Designed by architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, the structure is made up of steel columns, pre-cast concrete panels and low-iron glass.

Painted steelwork inspired by the metalwork at St Pancras International will add additional color following its completion.

"Building our new headquarters in King's Cross is good for Google and good for London," said Google UK managing director Dan Cobley. "We're committed to the UK and to playing a role in the regeneration of this historic area."

The building will range from seven to 11 storeys in height and house 725,000 square feet of office space, as well as 50,000 square feet of shops at the ground level.

"The architectural approach, which has taken inspiration from King's Cross and St Pancras International railway stations, complements the local area's strong industrial heritage and will be a building London can be proud of," said Allford Hall Monaghan Morris director Simon Allford.

Work on the building will commence next year providing planning permission is granted, with completion scheduled for 2016.